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June

Brown Bag It: The Goodness of Blueberries

The blueberry is one of the few fruits native to North America. Native Americans used the berries and parts of the plant for medicine, and today, the blueberry is developing a rock-star reputation among fruits for the growing number of health claims associated with it. Researchers are still examining these claims, but they do know for sure that this superfruit is high in antioxidant power (largely due to powerful phytochemical components called anthocyanins). Blueberries are also an excellent source of vitamins C and K, manganese, and dietary fiber.

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Enjoy these fruity, wholesome muffins at breakfast, at lunch with fruit kebabs and yogurt, or as an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of green tea.